Cabot Sex Offenders Lookup

Cabot sex offender records are maintained by the Cabot Police Department and the Arkansas Crime Information Center, which provides a free public search tool for locating Level 3 and Level 4 registered sex offenders in the city. This page covers how to search the registry, how local registration is handled by the Cabot PD in Lonoke County, what state law requires of registrants, and what residency and reporting obligations apply to offenders living in Cabot.

How to Search Cabot Sex Offender Records

The ACIC public sex offender registry is the official tool for searching registered sex offenders in Cabot. It is free to use and requires no account or sign-in. Enter "Cabot" in the city field, or type in a Cabot zip code, to see all Level 3 and Level 4 offenders with current registered addresses in the city. Each result includes a current photograph, home address, vehicle description, and the offense that triggered the registration requirement. Results reflect the most recently verified information submitted by the Cabot PD to the ACIC system.

The registry also offers a map-based search. Enter any Cabot address and set a radius to view all publicly visible registered offenders within that distance. This is useful for checking a neighborhood or a specific area. You can increase or decrease the radius as needed. Each pin on the map links to the full offender profile. Cabot draws families with its proximity to major employers, quality schools, and a more rural setting near the Little Rock metro area, which means the city has seen steady residential growth and a consistently active registry.

Level 1 and Level 2 offenders are in the ACIC system but do not appear in public searches. A blank result when searching an address or name does not confirm that no registration exists. It means only that no Level 3 or Level 4 offender with a public profile is registered at that location. For questions, reach ACIC at (501) 682-2222.

Cabot PD and Sex Offender Registration

The Cabot Police Department manages sex offender registration for all people who establish residency within city limits. Officers collect registration data, take photographs, and enter all information into the CENSOR system, which links directly to the statewide ACIC database. The City of Cabot website provides current department contact information, including hours for registration-related services. The Cabot PD coordinates with the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office on monitoring and compliance, particularly for offenders who move between city and county addresses.

Anyone required to register who moves to Cabot must do so within three business days of establishing residency. This applies to people arriving from other Arkansas cities, other states, and from incarceration or probation. The three-day window begins when residency is established, not when a lease is signed or utilities are connected. Failing to register within that window is a Class C felony under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-904. A conviction carries three to ten years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. There is no grace period and no first-offense exception in the statute.

Cabot's reputation as a family-friendly community extends beyond the city limits, and the Cabot PD takes compliance seriously. Offenders who move into Cabot from out of state are sometimes unaware that Arkansas imposes its own registration obligations separately from whatever state they came from. That is not a defense. The three-day window starts the moment residency begins, and ignorance of the Arkansas requirement is not a valid excuse under state law.

Registration updates must be filed on time. Changes to home address, vehicles, employer, and online accounts all require advance reporting. Most planned changes need ten days of notice before they occur. Emergency situations allow three days. Failing to file an update on time is treated as a registration failure under Arkansas law, with the same criminal penalties as missing a registration entirely.

Arkansas Sex Offender Law in Cabot

The Arkansas Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997 applies uniformly across the state. It is codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-901 et seq. The Act sets out every qualifying offense, the registration deadlines, verification schedules, and the information that must be provided at each check-in. Nothing in Cabot's local code changes any of these requirements. State law governs registration entirely.

Qualifying offenses under the Act include rape, sexual assault in all four degrees, sexual indecency with a child, computer child pornography, internet stalking of a child, and a range of other serious sexual offenses. Out-of-state offenders who move to Cabot are required to register in Arkansas regardless of whether they already completed registration in another state. The Arkansas obligation is separate and starts fresh on the day residency is established in Cabot. Completing registration elsewhere does not satisfy the Arkansas requirement.

People who work in Cabot but live out of state also face registration requirements. If they spend more than 14 consecutive days or more than 30 total days per year working in Arkansas, they must register in Lonoke County. The same rule applies to students attending school in Cabot. Registration goes to the county where the job or school is located, not the person's out-of-state home address. The Cabot PD handles registration for people working or studying within city limits.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Cabot

Every person convicted of a qualifying sex offense in Arkansas is assigned a risk level through SOSRA, the Sex Offender Screening and Risk Assessment unit, reachable at (870) 850-8429. The assessment draws on criminal history, structured risk tools, interview results, and any available mental health records. The resulting level determines what community notification occurs and how often the offender must verify their registered address.

Level 1 is low risk. Not public. Level 2 is moderate risk. Also not public, but local agencies may notify schools and organizations that may have contact with the offender. Level 3 is high risk. Level 3 offenders appear in the ACIC public registry, and written notices go to residents and schools near the registered address. Level 4 is the sexually violent predator classification. These are the most serious cases. Level 4 offenders face the broadest community notification, including potential media coverage and posted flyers. They must also verify their address every 90 days instead of every six months.

Refusing to cooperate with SOSRA does not prevent classification. An offender who fails to show up for or refuses to participate in the assessment is automatically placed at a high risk level. That level remains in place until a formal reassessment occurs, which can be requested after five years. The offender pays for reassessment and typically must complete a polygraph as part of the review. Non-cooperation with the process only makes the outcome worse, not better.

Cabot Sex Offender Residency Restrictions

Level 3 and Level 4 sex offenders in Cabot cannot reside within 2,000 feet of any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or daycare facility. This restriction comes from Ark. Code Ann. § 5-14-128 and applies statewide. The 2,000-foot buffer is measured from the property line of the school or daycare, not from the building. In a growing city like Cabot where new schools and childcare facilities have been added to serve an expanding population, the restricted zones continue to expand as well. Higher-risk offenders looking for housing in Cabot face a narrowing set of available addresses.

Knowingly living in a restricted zone is a Class D felony. A narrow exception exists for offenders who established their current address before July 16, 2003, or before a nearby school or daycare opened after that date. The exception is void if the offender commits any new sex offense. Any Level 3 or Level 4 offender considering a move to Cabot should verify that the specific address falls outside all buffer zones before signing a lease or purchase contract. The Cabot PD and the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office can both confirm whether a given property is within a restricted zone.

23rd Judicial Circuit and Cabot Cases

The 23rd Judicial Circuit Court serves Lonoke County and handles all felony sex offense prosecutions originating in Cabot. When the court sentences a person for a qualifying offense, it issues a registration order that goes to ACIC. ACIC notifies the Cabot PD to begin the intake process. The registration obligation starts at sentencing, not at release. Whether the sentence is prison time, probation, or a suspended sentence, registration is required from the point of conviction.

The circuit court also handles petitions for removal from the sex offender registry. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-919, an eligible offender may petition for removal after 15 years of clean conduct following completion of their full sentence, including any supervised release. The court reviews the original offense, current SOSRA risk level, compliance history, and victim statements. Community members can attend and speak at hearings. Removal is not automatic. The judge has discretion, and many petitions are denied, particularly when the original offense was serious or when the offender has a history of registration problems.

City of Cabot Resources

The City of Cabot website provides official department contacts and public information for city residents and newcomers.

Visit the City of Cabot official website for police department contact details, service hours, and city department information.

Check the city website before visiting the Police Department to confirm registration hours and the correct division to contact for your situation.

Lonoke County Sex Offender Registration

Cabot is located in Lonoke County. Sex offenders who live in unincorporated areas of Lonoke County register with the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office rather than the Cabot PD. For people living inside Cabot city limits, the Cabot Police Department is the correct registering agency. Both offices use the CENSOR system, which connects to the statewide ACIC database.

Visit the Lonoke County sex offender registry page for county-level registration information and Sheriff's Office contact details.

Nearby Arkansas Cities

These nearby cities also have sex offender registry information available.